This is a young American Red Squirrel that we admitted last week to NEWC. Red squirrels are smaller than the closely related Eastern Gray Squirrels, and they have reddish tinted fur with a white underbelly. They like to live within coniferous forests, as the majority of their diet consists of pine seeds, although they will eat many other foods including nuts, fruits, and insects. Red squirrels will nest in a variety of places, including hollow spaces in trees, logs, and the ground.
